Australia Warns Against Travel to Seven Middle East Nations
Australia has issued urgent travel warnings for multiple Middle East countries following US-Israel strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on US bases.
Victoria Crawford Article Archive
All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
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Victoria Crawford 
Trump Bans Anthropic From Federal Agencies Over Military AI Dispute
US President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI tools after a dispute over military applications, with a six-month phase-out period announced.
Aisha Khoury 
Middle East Airspace Crisis Strands Australian Travellers
Dozens of flights to and from Australia have been cancelled after US and Israeli strikes on Iran forced major airlines to close Middle East routes.
James Callahan 
Democrats Demand Congress Vote After Trump Orders Iran Strikes
US Democrats are demanding an immediate congressional vote after President Trump ordered strikes on Iran, accusing him of unconstitutionally usurping Congress's power to declare war.
James Callahan 
Rubin Observatory Floods Astronomers With 800,000 Alerts on Opening Night
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's alert system went live on 24 February, generating 800,000 notifications about asteroids, supernovas, and black holes on its first night alone.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Bulldogs CEO Breaks Down Recalling Bondi Beach Terror Attack
Canterbury Bulldogs CEO Aaron Warburton witnessed the Bondi Beach terror attack from his home, and has spoken publicly about the lasting toll it has taken.
Zara Mitchell 
Roosters Cry Foul Again as Vegas 9s Ends in Controversy
The LA Roosters have been knocked out of the Vegas 9s in controversial circumstances for the second year running after an opposing player stayed down for 90 seconds.
Patrick Donnelly 
Victoria Extends Shopping Centre Security Patrols Through Year's End
Victoria will extend a security crackdown at Northland, Eastland, Highpoint and Fountain Gate after a trial yielded hundreds of arrests.
Sarah Cheng 
The Luna Park Ghost Train Fire: A Night That Never Left
On June 9, 1979, seven people died in a fire at Luna Park's Ghost Train ride. The witnesses have never forgotten.
Aisha Khoury 
The Strategist Behind Verstappen's Wins Gets Her Own Corner at Albert Park
Red Bull strategist Hannah Schmitz, praised by Verstappen as 'insanely calm', will have a corner at Albert Park named in her honour this International Women's Day.
Meg Hadley 
Twenty Years of Bureaucratic Limbo: One Woman's Fight to Prove Who She Is
After a DNA test confirmed a shocking truth about her origins, Kathy spent two decades battling bureaucracy to have her real identity officially recognised.
Aisha Khoury 
Ancient Voices of Anguish: What the Bible Says About Suffering
The Bible does not shy away from suffering. From Job to the Psalms, its pages are filled with raw anguish and searching questions directed at God.
Sophia Vargas 
Brisbane Favourites Again, But Sydney's Resurgence Has Experts Watching
Expert tips for the 2026 AFL season are in, with Brisbane the overwhelming premiership favourite but Sydney drawing real attention as a dark horse.
Megan Torres 
Beer, Bugs, and Chatbots: How AI Helped Crack a County Fair Outbreak
A puzzling Salmonella outbreak at an Illinois county fair led health officials to an unlikely investigative tool: ChatGPT.
Nina Papadopoulos 
A $44 Debt and a Vague Email That Wrecked Someone's Credit Score
A $44 debt and an ambiguous email notification left one Australian with a damaged credit score. The case reveals just how fragile credit reporting can be.
Oliver Pemberton 
Paying Off a $500,000 Mortgage in Five Years: What It Really Takes
Clearing a $500,000 mortgage in five years is achievable for some Australians, but it demands sacrifice, discipline, and a clear-eyed view of the risks.
Darren Ong 
Munich's Famous River Wave Has Gone, But the City's Parks Endure
Munich's iconic Eisbach Wave vanished after a river clean-up late last year, leaving surfers stranded. But the city's parks hold far weightier stories.
Aisha Khoury 
Private School Lease Sparks Community Backlash Over Sports Access
A private school lease arrangement at a NSW community sports facility has angered locals who say public access has been quietly eroded.
Grace Okonkwo 
Into Ashdown Forest: The Real Home of Winnie-the-Pooh
Deep in the English countryside, Ashdown Forest remains remarkably unchanged from the world A.A. Milne immortalised in his Pooh stories.
James Callahan 
The Scent of Memory: Why Nostalgic Fragrances Still Outsell the New
New perfumes launch every week, but Australians keep reaching for the scents that carry emotional weight. Here's why nostalgia still drives the fragrance market.
Sarah Cheng 
Why Astrology Columns Still Command Millions of Readers
Astrology columns remain among the most-read content in major newspapers. Understanding why tells us a great deal about human psychology and media economics.
Mitchell Tan 
When the Call Comes: Infidelity, Abandonment and the Long Road Back
A mother of three thought her marriage was solid. What happened next reshaped everything she believed about trust, family and her own resilience.
Aisha Khoury 
Where Melbourne Teens Are Ditching Their Phones for Guitar Leads
At Melbourne's Bakehouse Studios, 64 teenagers are rehearsing, songwriting, and connecting face-to-face. Not one of them is looking at a phone.
Grace Okonkwo 
Fran Lebowitz, 75, Is Angrier Than Ever. Gen Z Loves Her For It.
Fran Lebowitz, 75, hasn't written a book in decades. So why is Gen Z obsessed with her? She speaks to Sunday Life ahead of her Australian tour.
Kate Morrison 
The Politics of Looking Awake: What Abbey Gelmi's Beauty Routine Says About Us
ABC Insiders host Abbey Gelmi has a trick for looking rested on camera. The real story is why we're so fascinated by it.
Riley Fitzgerald 
Workplace Romance Rules: Who Really Bears the Cost?
A high-profile case of workplace relationship disclosure raises questions about fairness, employer power, and the double standards that persist in Australian workplaces.
Meg Hadley 
AI's Hidden Price Tag: Inside Melbourne's Data Centre Boom
As hyperscale data centres transform Melbourne's inner west, residents face years of construction, noise and environmental concerns while the state rolls out the red carpet for tech giants.
Zara Mitchell 
Princess Cruises' Newest Ship Offers Scale Without Sacrifice
Princess Cruises' latest flagship aims to redefine the mid-market cruise experience with more amenities, more space, and a familiar promise of accessibility.
Zara Mitchell 
Gina Chick on Foraging, Roadkill and the Sweet Treat She Can't Quit
Gina Chick, winner of Alone Australia, reveals her daily diet of foraged foods and roadkill, plus the one sweet treat she refuses to give up.
Oliver Pemberton 
Byron Bay Mansion Listed at $75m After Owner Paid $3.7m for Site
A brand-new five-bedroom mansion on Marine Parade in Byron Bay has been listed with a $75 million price guide, potentially doubling the region's existing house price record.
Sophia Vargas